Oyens, Iowa facts for kids
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Oyens, Iowa
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Location of Oyens, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 814.16/sq mi (313.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51045
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-60780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459980 |
Oyens is a small city located in Plymouth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, a census (a count of all people) showed that 92 people lived there.
Geography of Oyens
Oyens is found at a specific spot on the map: 42.819432 degrees North and 96.057790 degrees West. These numbers are like an address for its exact location.
The United States Census Bureau says that Oyens covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's a very compact city!
Population of Oyens
The number of people living in Oyens has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 94 | — |
| 1920 | 100 | +6.4% |
| 1930 | 106 | +6.0% |
| 1940 | 104 | −1.9% |
| 1950 | 95 | −8.7% |
| 1960 | 114 | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 145 | +27.2% |
| 1980 | 146 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 113 | −22.6% |
| 2000 | 132 | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 103 | −22.0% |
| 2020 | 92 | −10.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Oyens in 2020
In the 2020 census, there were 92 people living in Oyens. These people lived in 31 different households, and 22 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Oyens were White (about 91.3%). A small number (8.7%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 5.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oyens was 44.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44.5, and half were older. About 22.8% of the residents were under 20 years old. Many people were adults, with 31.5% aged 45 to 64.
Oyens in 2010
Ten years earlier, in the 2010 census, Oyens had 103 people. There were 42 households in total.
At that time, 100% of the people living in Oyens were White.
About 35.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.9%) were married couples living together. Some people (9.5%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older.
The average age in 2010 was 40.5 years. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. A good number of people (29.2%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Oyens (Iowa) para niños
